Manchester Airport station to close for upgrade works

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 12:14 · Archive

Manchester Airport railway station will shut for 24 hours on Sunday, December 6, 2026, as the first major stage of a £115m upgrade programme begins. The work is intended to increase the station's capacity.

Passengers using the station will experience disruption during the closure, including those travelling from Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.

How it is being reported

• Major £115m upgrade to Manchester Airport station will increase capacityPassengers from Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre using Manchester Airport station will need to plan around a one-day closure as work begins on a major rail upgrade.Blackpool Gazette · 7 Oct, 11:49
• Manchester Airport station to shut for 24 hours as £115m upgrade beginsPassengers will face travel disruption as the programme gets under way, with the first major stage taking place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, when Manchester Airport station will shut down completely for one day.Chorley Guardian · 7 Oct, 11:37

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